# Ice Cream-Topped Lattes The McDonald's Ice Cream Latte is Available in South Korea By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-07-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-latte References: [brandeating](https://www.brandeating.com/2023/07/mcdonalds-welcomes-ice-cream-latte-in-south-korea.html) & [mcdonalds.co.kr](https://www.mcdonalds.co.kr/)  The McDonald's Ice Cream Latte is a limited-edition beverage being launched at participating locations in South Korea to provide consumers with a delicious cafe experience this summer. The limited-edition drink is crafted with the brand's signature latte that is finished with a swirl of vanilla soft serve ice cream on top. The ingredients are perfect for boosting energy levels, while also delivering a dessert-inspired experience for consumers with a sweet tooth to appreciate. The McDonald's Ice Cream Latte likely draws inspiration from the Korean iced coffee trend that started several years ago on social media. This saw consumers visiting local convenience stores in Korea where they would combine pre-brewed coffee and a packaged soft serve cone into a cup of ice. Image Credit: McDonald's South Korea ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Iced Coffee Trend:** The McDonald's Ice Cream Latte likely draws inspiration from the Korean iced coffee trend that started several years ago on social media. - **Dessert-inspired Beverages:** The limited-edition drink is crafted with the brand's signature latte that is finished with a swirl of vanilla soft serve ice cream on top, delivering a dessert-inspired experience for consumers with a sweet tooth to appreciate. - **Cafe Experience:** The McDonald's Ice Cream Latte is being launched at participating locations in South Korea to provide consumers with a delicious cafe experience this summer. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food:** McDonald's, a major player in the fast food industry, is launching the Ice Cream Latte at their South Korea locations. - **Beverage:** The limited-edition Ice Cream Latte is a new addition to the beverage menu at participating McDonald's locations. - **Convenience Store:** The Korean iced coffee trend popularized by social media involved combining pre-brewed coffee and a packaged soft serve cone in convenience store cups. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Caramel-Forward Iced Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dulce-de-leche-frappe.md) - [Macaron-Topped Blended Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-japan-frappe.md) - [Crispy Biscuit Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-biscoff-mcflurry.md) - [Sea-Inspired Ice Cream Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-salt-mcflurry.md) - [Blended QSR Coffee Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-in-the-box-iced-creamaccino.md) - [Ice Cream-Inspired Frozen Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-creaminspired-frozen-coffees.md) - [QSR Chocolate Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitkat-banana-split-mcflurry.md) - [Peppermint-Flavored Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-mochas.md) - [Frozen Campfire Confection Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hersheys-smores-mcflurry.md)